Do I look fat?

 

Do I look fat?  

 This is the question that everyone hates to answer, because there’s only one correct answer -.  “You look beautiful.”  When I mentioned this is Kumar, he said, “You think I should lie?”   

No – I’m against lying, but I want you to resist the lies that the media (TV, movies, fashion magazines, etc..) have  been feeding you (and me) our whole life and answer in a way that honors the wife, mom, or friend who has asked you the question.  Look deep to see their love or others, kindness to strangers, achievements (big and little) and help them to value the important things instead of what they see in the mirror.   

God doesn’t see your chubby thighs, muffin top, or bad-hair day.  He looks into you and really sees you.  Don’t you wish that everyone saw you as he does?  One day we will all look like supermodels, or actually better than supermodels – in heaven. Philippians 3:21 says, “  He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.”  Until then, the only way to teach our minds to be satisfied with our bodies here on earth is to share God’s love and acceptance with those around us.  To those around me  - especially my close friends who I love, admire, and respect:  If you ask me “Do I look fat?” I’m going to tell you the truth – “You look beautiful.”